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· 4/15/1953

Hancock v. American Steel & Wire Co. Of New Jersey

Citations

  • 203 F.2d 737
  • 40 C.C.P.A. 931
  • 97 U.S.P.Q. (BNA) 330
  • 1953 CCPA LEXIS 205

How courts have described this case

Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.

  • comparing a \brilliant yellow\ band with a \bronzy gold\ band
  • “The meaning of these two words is the crux of the case. Courts take judicial notice of the meaning of words, and the court may always refer to standard dictionaries or other recognized authorities to refresh its memory and understanding as to the common meaning of language.”
  • “Tornado” found confusingly similar to “Cyclone”
  • “Tornado” found confusingly similar to “Cyclone”
  • CYCLONE and TORNADO, both for fencing

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Judges: Garrett, O'Connell, Johnson, Worley, Cole

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